Malayer Persian Antique Floral Allover Cream Beige Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1920 (Fragment) BB7578 7'4" × 13'3" $9,000

This antique Persian Malayer fragment, woven circa 1920, comes from the village-weaving tradition of western Persia. Hand-knotted in a formal manner, it preserves the character of a classic Malayer carpet while offering the intimacy and patina of a timeworn fragment.

A muted beige field is animated by an allover lattice of floral and geometric ornament, gathered around a large diamond medallion that brings order to the busy surface. Soft teal, dusty blue, slate gray, and deep brown accents lend depth without overpowering the composition. The result is a rug with strong structure and a low-contrast, quietly layered presence.

The borders reinforce that balance with small-scale botanical details and crisp linear accents, framing the field with subtle authority. This antique Malayer rug is especially appealing for interiors that value Persian floral design, collector-worthy texture, and the relaxed elegance of an early 20th-century hand-knotted wool rug.

A treasured piece from the expansive Doris Leslie Blau collection, this antique rug embodies the gallery's longstanding commitment to sourcing carpets of exceptional artistry and historical significance. DLB offers a vast selection of antique, vintage, and contemporary rugs, welcoming collectors and designers at every level.